ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Acousmatic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Acousmatic is an adjective meaning Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.

Meaning

Referring to a sound that has no visually identifiable cause.

More Meanings

  1. Referring to Pythagorean disciples who for years listened to his lectures from behind a curtain, unable to see him.
  2. (music) Referring to pre-recorded music that is presented in concert using loudspeakers, e.g. some types of computer music.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anacoustic, unacoustic, anacusic, anechoic, soundless, dead.

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